The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas.
Cities included: Augusta, Harper, Strong City, Madison, Fredonia, Valley Center, Lincoln, Cottonwood Falls, Chanute, Salina, McPherson, Sylvan Grove, Iola, Anthony, Peabody, Grenola, Bel Aire, Attica, Arkansas City, Ellsworth, Andover, Sedan, Great Bend, El Dorado, Humboldt, Moline, Newton, Howard, Cedar Vale, Russell, Coffeyville, Hillsboro, Hutchinson, Independence, Lyons, Neodesha, Marion, Winfield, Parsons, Derby, Wichita, Wilson, Sterling, Rose Hill, Yates Center, Eureka, Kingman, Wellington, Longton, Park City, and Haysville. The watch is in effect from Monday afternoon through Thursday evening.
Expect dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 110 degrees. Residents are urged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned environments, avoid direct sunlight, and check on relatives and neighbors. The risk of heat-related illnesses will be significantly heightened during this period.